Nathalie creates large-scale portraits with nothing more than strips of recycled tissue and tracing paper and pages from old books. The close up shots are just as mesmerizing as the portraits themselves. Insane talent!

LINK: NATHALIE BOUTTE

Natural stone meets metallic colorways? You know I’m on board with this.

LINK: GLADSTONE GALLERY

James creates beautiful work by suspending himself in the air while he paints. His set-up is nothing short of dedicated, and the result? Check out this round-up of rooms featuring James Nares’ art. Gorgeous!

LINK: JAMES NARES

Now that I’m out of my first trimester (which consisted of the most epic naps ever), I’m looking forward to being awake long enough to get in a proper shower and outfit. Sure, dressing in this stage is pretty tricky (I’m just starting to look pregnant, rather than look like I downed three cheeseburgers for lunch), but I’ve found that embracing what’s comfortable has been key for me. Enter shoes.

I’ve been relying on skinny jeans or leggings, striped tunics and flats for the bulk of my pregnancy because it’s just so, so easy. But after months of the same outfit combination, I started to itch for some excitement, and around the same time, ShoeMint came into my life. ShoeMint.com (much like StyleMint!) is a shoe collection designed by Rachel Bilson and Nicole Chavez where every design is $79.98. New styles arrive each month catered to your specific style and taste, just like a subscription to your favorite mag!

Want to give ShoeMint a go? Get 20% off your first purchase with code MYKIND (good through Feb 29th, 2012!). Happy shopping!

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Origami-inspired products (like this!) are one of my favorite design trends of the moment, so naturally, this (super affordable!) lighting is high on my list of things to love. ($93)

LINK: NELLIANNA on ETSY

Kvast Berlin is where your feet and legs sneak out in the middle of the night to have pure, adolescent fun. White socks uninvited.

LINK: KVAST BERLIN

We still have a few months of winter left here in the midwest, so I’m in the mood for creamy, butterscotch tones to round out this dreary week. Perhaps a butterscotch hot chocolate lies in my future? Regardless, here are a few of my favorite butterscotch-hued products of the moment!:

1. Jess Wainer teardrop vase ($160) at TenOverSix
2. Large metal frame aviators ($28) at Topshop
3. Plain pleated midi skirt (£10) at House of Fraser
4. Gold element mug (£10.50) at Liberty London
5. Jolie shoe clip ($14) at Madewell
6. Magazine stand ($159) at Room&Board
7. Les fees de bengale ($165) at PlaceDesTendances.com
8. Loft table ($69) at Home Decorators Collection
9. Ochre jersey snood ($32) at Topshop

Klara Bothen crafts mittens hand-knitted from wool that her mother and grandmother dyed with forest plants and herbs back in 1982. (£47) Proof that radness comes from Sweden.

LINK: BERGSLAGSGATAN

Artist Cecilia Paredes has urban camouflage down to a science, much like Clemence Floris, Rachel Perry Welty, Liu Bolin and Annie Collinge. Love this trend!

LINK: CECILIA PAREDES
[thanks, jill!]

edit: Melissa just sent over a link to a Gotye music video that is urban camouflage at its finest! Enjoy!

Here’s what’s floating about my inbox this week!:

1. The official 2011 Google pillow has been released!
2. So proud of my friend Karen on her poster launch.
3. Tim Balon’s wall designs? Insanity!
4. Bailey Doesn’t Bark’s teaspoon plate is so quirky, yet chic!
5. A DIY geometric necklace? I’m all over it.
6. Beautiful, wearable textiles from Upstate.

Happy weekend, friends! See you Monday!